It’s getting good. Starting to get happy with sunshine and flowers. Yeah, there’s been loads of rain as well but it’d look pretty shockin’ without it.
This small magnolia was at its best about three weeks ago. It’s over now. It was a birthday present last year. I think it should grow to about four feet. The plan is that it’ll eventually hide the compost bin.
The kerria japonica is also looking tattier than this picture suggests. Probs taken on the same day as the magnolia.
I’ve loved watching the fern unfurl over the last few weeks. I’m not sure but ferns might be considered a bit naff these days. I still like em.
Figs. I’m happy that they grow well in the garden, I feel quite smug about it sometimes. What’s that about?! I don’t even like the things. The tree is looking fresh green though and that, I do like.
Hiding in the fig tree is the cat’s favourite outdoor thing. Many catis hang out here. I think it has something to do with that bird box. I inadvertently caught a blurry coal tit too. Husband said he saw a starling trying to have a rummage in their hole…!
Cox. The apple blossom got lost in the clematis.
The clematis is growing all over. I like it, it’s becoming rebellious.
Pretty.
This butterfly is boring. There was another one that was prettier but it gave me the slip with its flappy ways.
Lupin leaf. Lupins are the thirstiest plants in the garden. They look so sad when they haven’t had a drink. I do too, I expect.
This geranium is Rozanne. This is the first flower of the year. It’ll be covered in them soon enough.
Aquilegia. I think the seeds came from a wayside plant up the road. I don’t know what the rules are about nicking seed heads. I’ve got my eye on some deep purple ones too.
Who could possibly want to tear up all these “weeds”?! I know people do it. They are so lovely and there would be very little out there right now if it weren’t for these.
Forget me nots.
Here’s a quick glimpse of the veg stuff. I do grow most from seed but I bought the purple sprouting as plugs (horrid word). I don’t need that many so there’s no point buying loads of seeds. I’ll cheat and buy courgette plants too.
I’ve kind of caught up with myself from last year now. It was May last year that I published the first garden post. There was another post soon after. Kind of the same but different. I’m losing my aquilegia, I didn’t realise until looking at the pictures. Better pinch some more of those seeds.
I’ve linked up with #MakingHome
Beautiful, what variety of clematis is that? I love those smaller flowers of pink.
I think it’s Montana. All other clematis we’ve had in the garden have failed. This is the only one to thrive, it seems very happy!
Lovely garden. The forget me nots are so pretty, wish we had weeds like that in our garden! I love ferns too, we have some currently unfurling from some really random places.
Thank you! There are other ugly weeds too.
Wow, lovely photos of a lovely garden! I love the Forget-me -nots, such pretty little flowers 🙂
Thank you. They’re just so pretty and happy little flowers. Love them!!
Lovely, lovely, lovely!
The fig looks great against the forget-me-nots. I’m taking notes!
Haha! I’ll keep an eye out for your garden updates. 🙂
Certainly a sight for sore eyes! Beautiful, Beautiful garden!
Thank you very much! 🙂
Wow! I’m jealous with your garden, how I wish I have those matured and beautiful flowers/plants in my garden… The ones in our garden is not as bushy and big as what you’ve got, I’ve got variety of clematis too but they’re still little. Lovely photos! #MakingHome
Thank you! We started the garden about six years ago. Some of the plants were already there and we just moved them to where they looked better!
Beautiful photos. I love forget me nots, I have them in my garden too. #MakingHome
Thank you! They’re such delicate, pretty things. 🙂
Your garden looks lovely. I love ferns and have about 5 or 6 in my garden. I love watching them unfurl too. Monty has them at Long Meadow, so if they are good enough for him, they are good enough for me! #makinghome
Aha! They’ve got Monty approval, that’s good enough for me too!
Wow what a gorgeous garden. Love the aquilegia against the forget me nots! A tiny bit jealous with my patio & balcony 😉
Thanks! I bet there are glorious balconies near you. I’d love to see all the tumbling green and whatever else that grows 🙂
I have done a couple of posts about balconies https://postcardfromgibraltar.com/2016/01/13/a-stroll-around-gibraltar-no-1-balconies/
And gardens here https://postcardfromgibraltar.com/2016/02/10/a-stroll-around-gibraltar-no-4-gardens/ if you fancy taking a look 🙂
Yes, I’ll have to remind myself.
🙂
It’s looking beautiful. I love aquilegia!
Thanks! Me too, I think I’ll try and plant some more for next year.
You do take some lovely pictures! Always a pleasure. Thanks so much for sharing. #MakingHome
Thank you! And thank you for having me! 🙂